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CompTIA A+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide

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most networks, this cable is a Cat 5e or better UTP, but when you move into

structured cabling, the ANSI/TIA standards define a number of other aspects

of the cable, such as the type of wires, number of pairs of wires, and fire

ratings.

EXAM TIP A single piece of cable that runs from a work area to a

telecommunications room is called a run. In most networks, this cable is Cat

5e or better UTP.

Solid Core Versus Stranded Core All UTP cables come in one of two

types: solid core or stranded core. Each wire in solid core UTP uses a single

solid wire. With stranded core, each wire is actually a bundle of tiny wire

strands. Each of these cable types has its benefits and downsides. Solid core

is a better conductor, but it is stiff and will break if handled too often or too

roughly. Stranded core is not quite as good a conductor, but it will stand up to

substantial handling without breaking. Figure 18-21 shows a close-up of solid

and stranded core UTP.

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